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ArticleThe Journal of veterinary medical science2025

First report of systemic round cell tumor, suspected lymphoma, in a wild Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi) from Tokunoshima Island.

Rui Kato, Masami Yamamoto, Sayoko Hiruma, Keiko Ito, Hiroshi Aoki, Makoto Haritani, Hisashi Yoshimura

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7 authors.

Rui KatoLaboratory of Physiological Pathology, Department of Applied Science, School of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Masami YamamotoLaboratory of Physiological Pathology, Department of Applied Science, School of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Sayoko HirumaFormerly at: Amami Wildlife Conservation Center, Ministry of the Environment, Kagoshima, Japan.
Keiko ItoAmami Dog & Cat Animal Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan.
Hiroshi AokiDepartment of Basic Science, School of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Makoto HaritaniLaboratory of Physiological Pathology, Department of Applied Science, School of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Hisashi YoshimuraLaboratory of Physiological Pathology, Department of Applied Science, School of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.

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Abstract

This study reports the first documented case of neoplasia in a wild Amami rabbit, an endangered species endemic to the Amami-Oshima and Tokunoshima Islands in Japan. In January 2018, a deceased Amami rabbit was found on a rural road on Tokunoshima Island. Necropsy revealed hemorrhage, cervical vertebral dislocation, generalized lymphadenopathy, a 5 × 5 cm mediastinal mass encasing the heart, and splenomegaly. The rabbit's death was presumed to be due to vehicle collisions following emaciation from systemic tumor progression. Histopathological examination showed significant proliferation of tumor cells like lymphocytes. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of the tumor did not detect retroviral or herpesviral sequences. This case highlights the importance of ongoing pathological surveillance and conservation efforts for this endangered species.

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LymphomaAnimalsAnimals, WildEndangered SpeciesFatal OutcomeJapanRabbitsAmami rabbitlymphomaPentalagus furnessi

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PMCPMC12604964

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